Stories by Syed Irfan Raza

Naqvi, Kundi mull governor’s rule

A government source tells Dawn that the government was seriously considering the imposition of the governor’s rule in KP.

Updated 05 Oct, 2026 07:29am

Naqvi says talks with opposition have collapsed, accuses KP CM of 'sabotaging' negotiations

Interior minister meets Shehbaz, KP governor; CM Afridi shares demands he presented; PPP says KP govt "began dictating terms" to PTI team.

Updated 05 Oct, 2026 12:14am

Govt, PTI exchange demands as talks open

• PTI wants Imran shifted to hospital, govt seeks cancellation of Oct 4 protest • Second round of talks to be held in NA speaker

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:26am

PM calls for modernisation of business regulatory systems

Orders establishment of regulatory registry to consolidate all rules; seeks nationwide implementation of Easy Business Act.

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:26am

First round of talks between govt, opposition end as PTI’s Oct 4 protest looms over Islamabad

Both sides agree to continue talks on Saturday; Bilawal "pleased" at govt's decision to engage with opposition.

Updated 02 Oct, 2026 08:22pm

Govt to engage PTI in talks to find way out of turmoil

• Talks to be held at NA speaker’s chambers today • PM meets president; ruling coalition discusses governor’s rule, KP

Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:58am

PM Shehbaz urges shift from economic stabilisation to growth, job creation and export promotion

PM Shehbaz says reforms and macroeconomic stability are the result of political and military leadership working in harmony.

Published 01 Oct, 2026 04:41pm

Premier set to inaugurate major road projects soon

Aleem Khan seeks Rs108bn from Centre for Balochistan road projects; PM vows to deepen China ties.

Updated 01 Oct, 2026 09:04am

Dar reviews SCO summit preparations

SCO national coordinators call on FM, stress practical cooperation ahead of 2027 summit.

Updated 01 Oct, 2026 08:06am

PM to gather allies as tensions with PTI mount

Shehbaz to meet PPP leaders to discuss KP issues, protest threat; Sherry, Qamar meet PML-N leaders.

Updated 01 Oct, 2026 07:22am

Govt defends decision to buy 45 bulletproof vehicles for SCO moot, says available 2016 models 'far below' standards

All other non-bulletproof vehicles, around 300 in number, will be rented, Cabinet Division says.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 10:59pm

Aleem orders NHA to work with foreign experts on road engineering, highway design

Communications minister says NHA would undertake construction of future roads from revenue generated from existing revenue streams.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:06pm

PM meets bigwigs of UK finance, opens bourse

ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday became the first Pakistani prime minister to open the London Stock Exchange...

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

PM Shehbaz meets global financial firms in London, invites them to invest and expand services in Pakistan

Premier holds meetings with senior officials from JP Morgan, Barclays, Rothschild & Co; becomes first Pakistani PM to open trading at London Stock Exchange.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 10:07pm

M-1, GT Road reopened after PTI defers march

• Motorway police say restoration work underway on M-14 between Hakla and Kundal • IHC judge remarks Islamabad can’t be shut

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:57am

PM to return today after UK, US tour

Prime minister, who reached London from New York a couple of days ago, to leave for home by Tuesday morning.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 08:07am

Islamabad-Peshawar motorway reopened to traffic following ‘indefinite’ closure

Motorway police say restoration work is underway on M-14 between Hakla and Kundal; N-5 GT Road between Islamabad and Peshawar reopened for traffic.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 11:19am

Hangor-class submarine conducts live weapon firing

President, PM felicitate Pakistan Navy on the milestone

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

Tarar accuses KP govt of facilitating terrorists

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Broadcasting and Information Attaullah Tarar on Friday blamed the PTI-led Khyber...

Published 26 Sep, 2026 04:59am

PM invites Achakzai for ‘direct talks’

According to a source close to the prime minister, PM Shehbaz extended the invitation for dialogue, but no response had so far been received from the opposition leader.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 07:09am